Unknown gentleman - in the middle of 1840
from Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey, pages 53-54:
" On Tuesday morning last, previous to Her Majesty taking her usual exercise in the Park, she was graciously pleased to order the performance of Mr. Elvey's beautiful exercise for his Mus. Doc. degree, and for this purpose Her Majesty's private band was in attendance to take the instrumental parts, and members of the Sacred Harmonic Society to support the choruses. We have had the opportunity of hearing and judging of this sublime piece of music. It was universally admired on its performance in Cardinal Wolsey's Chapel a few days since before a large company, and we are assured by a … more >>
Lady Mary Elvey, Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey (London, 1894), p. 53-54. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1432902300464 accessed: 1 September, 2024
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The Ways of Zion do Mourn
written by George J. Elvey |
Experience Information
Date/Time | in the middle of 1840 |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors |